1959 Chicago Cubs season
| 1959 Chicago Cubs | |
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| Owner(s) | Philip K. Wrigley |
| General manager(s) | John Holland |
| Manager(s) | Bob Scheffing |
| Local television |
WGN-TV (Jack Brickhouse, Vince Lloyd) |
| Local radio |
WGN (Jack Quinlan, Lou Boudreau) |
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The 1959 Chicago Cubs season was the 88th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 84th in the National League and the 44th at Wrigley Field. The Cubs tied the Cincinnati Reds for fifth in the National League with a record of 74–80, thirteen games behind the NL and World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ernie Banks became the first shortstop in the history of the NL to win the MVP award in back to back seasons.
Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Morristown
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